Lapses that allowed the release of P6.4 billion worth of methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu) from the Port of Manila have been identified and are now…
DOF finds loopholes in P6.4B shabu smuggling case
The Latest
BOC-hired athletes double as communicators, intel officers
Philippine Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon defended the hiring of athletes as technical assistants at the Bureau of Customs (BOC), saying the sportsmen have been…
PH trade repository seen to improve ease of trading for MSMEs
The Philippine National Trade Repository (PNTR), a web-based portal that provides a single source of comprehensive, accurate, and updated trade information, was launched on…
Truckers seek repeal of DOTr order on 15-year truck age limit
The Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines (CTAP) is requesting the Department of Transportation to revoke a new department order that will effectively…
Japan’s Big 3 post gains as volumes, global trade improve
The three leading ocean box carriers of Japan announced higher revenues, with two seeing a return to profit, in the first quarter of their…
MCC Transport to add third vessel to fleet
MCC Transport Philippines Inc. (MCCP) announced the addition of a third vessel as well as a third loop to its domestic service. At the…
Chinese operators intensify M&As as box port outlook improves
The global container port industry carries a more optimistic outlook, but also faces higher risks, something that doesn’t deter Chinese players from their merger…
Air cargo books highest 1H growth in 7 years
Global air freight demand grew by 10.4% in the first half of 2017 compared to the first half of 2016, according to the International…
Malaysia ramps up drive to prepare SMEs for digital trade
Malaysia’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MITI) and the National eCommerce Council (NeCC) held recently the National eCommerce Forum, part of government efforts to…
Mexican vessel ARM Cuauhtémoc in Manila to commemorate Galleon trade
Mexican training vessel ARM Cuauhtémoc BE-01 will dock at Pier 15, Manila South Harbor from August 4 to 8 to celebrate the ship’s 35th…
Air cargo sustains robust upswing
The strong growth in air cargo markets for more than half a year now persisted into June and enabled the second quarter of 2017…
Total truck ban on Roxas Boulevard on Aug 8
A total truck ban along Roxas Boulevard will be implemented by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on August 8 from 2pm to 9pm…
Duterte keeps Faeldon
President Rodrigo Duterte “expressed full confidence” in Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon, amid the Bureau of Customs (BOC) being questioned by Congress over the P6.4-billion…
PPA unveils plan to extend TABS to domestic terminal
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) intends to expand the implementation of the Terminal Appointment Booking System (TABS) to cover all Manila ports. PPA assistant…
PPA revisits TABS penalties, solicits public feedback
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is reviewing the implementation of the Terminal Appointment Booking System (TABS) and its penalties as it still sees “room…
WTO releases flagship statistical publications
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has issued new editions of its annual flagship statistical publications: the World Trade Statistical Review, Trade Profiles, and World…
OOCL announces higher liftings, revenues for Q2
Box shipping liner Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) recorded higher volumes and revenues for both the second quarter and second half of 2017, according…
CAAP law amendment, LTO-LTFRB merger among House transport committee’s priorities
The Philippine Lower House Committee on Transportation (COTr) has identified its priority bills as the 17th Congress enters its second session. These include amendment…
DOTr starts gradual transfer to Clark
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on July 28 began transferring its central office to Clark, Pampanga, a move in line with the creation of…
UPS delivers 11% EPS growth as revenue spikes across all segments
Global supply chain company United Parcel Service (UPS) announced earnings per share (EPS) of US$1.58 for the second quarter of 2017, an increase of…
